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$48+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — TPA
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Tampa are usually found in October or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Tampa

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/710:28 am
CMH
-
TPA
2 stops25h 12m
Frontier
Mon 9/146:00 pm
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop24h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24$184
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/106:50 pm
CMH
-
TPA
1 stop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Fri 8/147:10 am
TPA
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 20m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/23$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/710:10 am
CMH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/146:00 pm
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/187:35 pm
CMH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/216:00 pm
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop23h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/47:35 pm
CMH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 27m
Breeze Airways
Mon 12/74:33 pm
TPA
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 22m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/23$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1410:10 am
CMH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/158:55 pm
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop20h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/229:54 am
CMH
-
TPA
2 stops21h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/298:07 pm
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop21h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/710:10 am
CMH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/126:00 pm
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1410:10 am
CMH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 17m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/177:10 am
TPA
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 20m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/23$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:50 pm
CMH
-
TPA
1 stop4h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/198:07 pm
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop21h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:56 pm
CMH
-
TPA
1 stop26h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/175:40 pm
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$194

Find flight deals from Columbus to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$184
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$48
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$374

Good round-trip deal

$247 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Tampa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Tue 9/29

10:58 am-2:51 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Tampa

Fri 10/9

4:33 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$214
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sat 8/22

10:40 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Sat 8/29

10:15 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$217

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Wed 8/26

11:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Tampa

Tue 9/1

6:15 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$227

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Tue 8/18

11:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Tampa

Sat 8/22

12:30 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$247

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Thu 8/6

1:23 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Tampa

Mon 8/10

7:10 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$261

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sat 9/5

10:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Tampa

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$298

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Thu 9/10

9:09 am-5:29 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Tampa

Sun 9/13

7:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$307

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Tue 8/25

10:30 am-3:28 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Tampa

Sat 8/29

9:00 am-7:08 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$312

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Thu 8/27

5:20 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 51m

Tampa

Sat 8/29

9:00 am-7:08 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$312

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Tue 9/29

8:24 am-2:02 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Tampa

Fri 10/9

6:20 am-10:10 am

1 stop3h 50m

$314

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Deals found on 7/25

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Tampa

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Tampa in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa (average of $247). Flying from Columbus Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $394). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to Tampa at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Tampa. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Tampa flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbus Airport to Tampa flights typically cost between $225 and $441 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $184 on Frontier (Sep 7-Sep 14).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tampa. Reviews last updated July 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from Columbus Airport to Tampa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,840 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,749 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from Columbus?

    Tampa (TPA), located 4.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Tampa. 7 airlines have flights to Tampa from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Tampa should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    Breeze Airways and Southwest can get you from Columbus Airport to Tampa in just under 2h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 38m. The distance between Columbus Airport and Tampa is about 830 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Tampa round-trip?

    Frontier, at $80, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Tampa.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways. Frontier is 76% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to Tampa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa are Frontier ($78), Breeze Airways ($79), and Allegiant Air ($84).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    The cheapest flight price from Columbus Airport to Tampa is $108. On average you can expect to pay $265. The most popular route, (Columbus - Tampa), can usually be booked for $138.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Tampa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Tampa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Tampa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa (average of $247). Flying from Columbus Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $394). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Columbus to Tampa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Tampa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$130Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$149Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$192Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$201Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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